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Right Age for School in India

Telangana state guidelines and most CBSE schools admit children to Pre-KG at age 3+, LKG at age 4+, UKG at age 5+ and Class 1 at age 6+ (completed years on 1 June of the academic year).

Rule of thumb: a child should turn 6 by 1 June (or whichever cut-off date the school uses) to enter Class 1. State board cut-offs may differ slightly. Always confirm with the admissions office before applying.

Related terms

LKG vs UKG

LKG (Lower Kindergarten) is the first formal year of school after Pre-KG, typically at age 4. UKG (Upper Kindergarten) is the second year, at age 5 — known as Sr KG at Yajur.